NAWOJ NASARAWA, INFORMATION MINISTRY RENEW PARTNERSHIP ON WOMEN, CHILDREN’S ISSUES
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Nasarawa State Chapter, has strengthened its partnership with the Nasarawa State Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism to promote effective media coverage of issues affecting women, children and other vulnerable groups.
The renewed commitment followed a courtesy visit by the association’s executive members, led by its Acting Chairperson, Comrade Amina Mohammed, to the Ministry.
Speaking during the visit, Mohammed said the engagement was aimed at consolidating the longstanding relationship between NAWOJ and the Ministry while exploring further opportunities for collaboration to amplify the voices of women, girls and other vulnerable groups across the state.
She stressed the importance of sustained cooperation between the media and government institutions in promoting public awareness and ensuring that issues affecting women and children receive adequate attention.
Responding, the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Nawani Aboki, commended NAWOJ for its contributions to national development and assured the association of the Ministry’s necessary support to enable it achieve its objectives.
Aboki reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to working with NAWOJ in advancing the interests and welfare of women and children in Nasarawa State.
Similarly, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Hajiya Hadiza Dahiru, urged the association’s executive members to uphold transparency and accountability in the discharge of their leadership responsibilities.
She emphasized that transparency, unity and professionalism were essential to building a strong, credible and respected association capable of advancing the interests of women journalists.
The visit ended on a cordial note, with both parties reaffirming their commitment to deepening cooperation towards promoting the welfare of women and children and supporting the overall development of Nasarawa State.
